The International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG) is a multidisciplinary, scientific platform for widening the debate on problems of Ethics applied to Geosciences.
The IAPG is affiliated to the IUGS - International Union of Geological Sciences, AGI - American Geosciences Institute, GSA - Geological Society of America, GSL - Geological Society of London, GIRAF - Geoscience Information in Africa Network, ICPHS - International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

IAPG Symposia on Geoethics at the 35th IGCCall for Abstracts: Deadline is approaching

The deadline to submit an abstract for the 35th International Geological Congress (IGC) is approaching (31 January 2016, extended: 29 February 2016).International Association for Promoting Geoethics (http://www.geoethics.org) promotes 2 symposia:

Geoethical perspectives on meeting the resource needs of future generations(Theme: Resourcing Future Generations)This session is a joint initiative IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics, GSL - Geological Society of London, EFG - European Federation of Geologists and EGS - EuroGeoSurveys.Convenership: Silvia Peppoloni, Nic Bilham, Vitor Correia, Luca DemicheliThe conveners invite papers addressing how geoethical perspectives can be brought to bear on the challenges of sustainably meeting future demand for georesources, including energy, groundwater and numerous mineral commodities.Full description of this symposium at: http://www.35igc.org/SymposiumDetail/276/Geoethical-perspectives-on-meeting-the-resource-needs-of-future-generations?theme=Resourcing%20Future%20Generations&themeId=53In case you are interested in submit an abstract in these symposia, please read carefully how to do at:http://www.35igc.org/Verso/211/Submit-an-AbstractDownload the abstract format at: http://www.35igc.org/uploads/35IGC_abstract_template_final_29062015.docWe hope you join us in Cape Town and in case you have questions about these 2 symposia, please don't hesitate to contact the IAPG staff sending an email to: iapgeoethics@aol.comSee you in South Africa!

Cape Town (South Africa)

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